Transfer Portal is open for business 2023...Who have you lost? Who do you hope to gain?

[belcherboy]

As I was saying, they will be in Tucson next year.

It really is the best place for them. Arizona should be one of the preseason favorites to get a playoff spot next year.

 

[Duckboy33]

It really is the best place for them. Arizona should be one of the preseason favorites to get a playoff spot next year.

Arizona should be very good in 2024. The Big 12 is going to be very competitive and fun to watch. K-State, Oklahoma State, Kansas, Utah, and Arizona all have a legit chance to win IMO.

 

[Duckboy33]

As I was saying, they will be in Tucson next year.

Those two are staying in Arizona even after their coach left. At least we can stop pretending BBB is a legit source

 

[WiggyRuss]

Oregon hit gold at the QB position, landing Gabriel and Moore.

Oregon has struck out on a big difference maker on the defensive line.

what are your thoughts about joining the Big Ten? just curious from a Pac12 (former) point of view.

 

[Duckboy33]

what are your thoughts about joining the Big Ten? just curious from a Pac12 (former) point of view.

Mixed feelings for sure. In my perfect world, the PAC 12 would have survived and would have been able to keep up with the Big Ten and SEC financially. It's sad to see the conference die and some of the rivalries will be damaged. I know Oregon made an agreement to continue playing Oregon State but it isn't going to be the same. It's going to be an OOC game in September and Oregon State will likely become a G5 caliber program over the next few years (although they should be decent next year).

However, it was absolutely the right decision for UO. Oregon was not going to be able to compete nationally if they remained in the PAC (especially after USC and UCLA left). I'm also excited for some of the new matchups. I'll be in Autzen next year for Ohio State @ Oregon. That should be absolutely electric. Selfishly, because I live in the north east, I'm happy because games at Maryland, Penn State and Rutgers are doable road trips for me.

 

[redskinsfan1963]

seems like somebody enters the portal every day from alabama.

 

[belcherboy]

I’m really surprised Michigan didn’t lose more guys, but they did lose a lot to the draft already. Still, nice job keeping the talent in AA.

 

[trojanfight]

this reported spring window chaos is off to a meh start.

 

[belcherboy]

 

[belcherboy]

 

[belcherboy]

 

[belcherboy]

 

[trojanfight]

 

[trojanfight]

 

[belcherboy]

 

[belcherboy]

This type of thing may be what finally radically changes things with college sports (at least football and basketball). When one of your best players announces he is going into the transfer portal, and the next day is excited about changing his mind and returning, it seems painfully obvious to me that someone cut him a big check.

If players start playing this game, without any kind of contracts or salary caps that keep them from leaving or being paid more, the whole thing will eventually collapse…and I think it will be the top programs who feel it first and force a change.

 

[belcherboy]

 

[belcherboy]

 

[trojanfight]

 

[belcherboy]

If I recall correctly, he had Ohio State high on his list when being recruited. I wonder if he goes to the Bucks?

On the other side, I wonder if this isn't just a play for more NIL money? If it is, I imagine he will announce that he has changed his mind soon.